Now showing in Summit County

‘Letters From Iwo Jima’

Showtimes: 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 1, 4 and 7 p.m. Sunday; and 7 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at the Speakeasy Movie Theatre, Breckenridge

The story of the battle of Iwo Jima between the United States and Japan during World War II, as told from the perspective of two good friends serving in the Japanese forces, who watch helplessly throughout various battles as their comrades are killed. Starring Ken Watanabe, Kazunari Ninomiya, Tsuyoshi Ihara, Ryo Kase and Shido Nakamura. 141 min. R for graphic war violence.

‘300’

Showtimes: 4:30, 7:15 and 9:45 p.m. Friday; 1:30, 4:30, 7:15 and 9:45 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; and 4:30, 7:15 and 9:45 p.m. Monday through Thursday at Skyline Cinema in Dillon.

This ultraviolent action extravaganza is based on Frank Miller’s graphic novel, but did it have to be so cartoonish? Director and co-writer Zack Snyder (the “Dawn of the Dead” remake) painstakingly recreated the comic-book panels by placing actors in front of virtual backgrounds, similar to the technique used in the superior film version of Miller’s “Sin City” in 2005. Clearly he’s not aiming to reflect reality on any level. But Snyder’s depiction of the ancient Battle of Thermopylae, in which 300 Spartans fought off a much larger Persian army, is so over-the-top it’s laughable — so self-serious, it’s hard to take seriously. The effects are extremely cool at first; Snyder has very much created his own unique world — dark, dramatic and visually gripping, with increasingly imaginative foes along the way. But the gimmick wears off quickly and ultimately becomes overbearing. Gerard Butler, who’s buffed up significantly since starring in the film version of “The Phantom of the Opera,” comes off as a poor-man’s Mel Gibson in “Braveheart.” As King Leonidas, he leads his meager but muscular troops into battle with repeated roars of “This is where we fight! This is where we die!” and such, add nauseam. Lena Headey, Rodrigo Santoro and Dominic West co-star. R for graphic battle sequences throughout, some sexuality and nudity. 117 min.

‘The Good German’

Showtimes: 6:45 p.m. Friday; 12:45 and 6:45 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; and 6:45 p.m. Monday through Thursday at Skyline Cinema in Dillon.

Berlin, 1945. U.S. war correspondent Jake Geismer has just arrived to cover the upcoming Potsdam Peace Conference, where Allied leaders will meet to determine the fate of a vanquished Germany and a newly liberated Europe — and, in the process, carve up what’s left of any value for themselves. It’s not Jake’s first visit to Berlin. He once managed a news bureau here. He once fell in love here. But that seems a lifetime ago as he takes in the staggering devastation on the jeep ride from the airport to his hotel in the American zone. Jake’s driver, Corporal Tully, exudes small-town American charm — an eager, guileless, good-natured kid from the Midwest. In reality, he’s corrupt to the core, bartering anything and anyone, and playing all sides for the highest price. But that’s not unusual. Everyone in Berlin has a secret now. Everyone is working an angle to get what they need: money, power, survival — or just a way out. Starring George Clooney, Cate Blanchett, Tobey Maguire, Robin Weigert and Dave Power. 107 min. R for language, violence and some sexual content.

‘Little Children’

Showtimes: 3:45 and 9:45 p.m. Friday through Thursday at Skyline Cinema in Dillon.

In a suburban town full of perfect parents devoted to rearing their children for Harvard futures, a stay-at-home mom has an affair with an ex-jock stay-at-home dad who rebels against his wife’s wishes that he become a big-bucks lawyer. Starring Kate Winslet, Jennifer Connelly, Patrick Wilson, Jackie Earle Haley and Gregg Edelman. 137 min. R for strong sexuality and nudity, language and some disturbing content. Starring Helen Mirren, Michael Sheen, James Cromwell, Sylvia Syms and Helen McCroy. 103 min.

‘The Queen’

Showtimes: 4:15, 7:30 and 9:45 p.m. Friday; 1:15, 4:15, 7:30 and 9:45 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; and 4:15, 7:30 and 9:45 p.m. Monday through Thursday at Skyline Cinema in Dillon.

A revealing, witty portrait of the British royal family in crisis immediately following the death of Princess Diana. The setting for this fictional account of real events is no less than the private chambers of the Royal Family and the British government in the wake of the sudden death of Princess Diana in August of 1997. In the immediate aftermath of the Princess’s passing, the tightly contained, tradition-bound world of the Queen of England clashes with the slick modernity of the country’s brand new, image-conscious Prime Minister, Tony Blair. The result is an intimate, yet thematically epic, battle between private and public, responsibility and emotion, custom and action — as a grieving nation waits to see what its leaders will do. PG-13 for brief strong language.

‘Wild Hogs’

Showtimes: 4, 7 and 9:30 p.m. Friday; 1, 4, 7 and 9:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; and 4, 7, 9:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday at the Skyline Cinema in Dillon.

A group of middle-aged friends decide to rev up their routine suburban lives with a freewheeling motorcycle trip. Taking a long dreamed-of breather from their stressful jobs and family responsibilities, they can’t wait to feel the freedom of the open road. When this mis-matched foursome - who have grown far more used to the couch than the saddle - set out for this once-in-a-lifetime experience, they encounter a world that holds far more than they ever bargained for. PG-13 for crude and sexual content, and some violence.

‘Zodiac’

Showtimes: 3:45, 6:45 and 9:45 p.m. Friday; 12:45, 3:45, 6:45 and 9:45 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and Monday; and 3:45, 6:45 and 9:45 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday at the Skyline Cinema in Dillon.

As a serial killer terrifies the San Francisco Bay Area and taunts police with his ciphers and letters, investigators in four jurisdictions search for the murderer. The case will become an obsession for four men as their lives and careers are built and destroyed by the endless trail of clues. R for some strong killings, language, drug material and brief sexual images.

‘Breach’

Showtimes: 4, 7 and 9:30 p.m. Friday; 1, 4, 7 and 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and Monday; and 4, 7 and 9:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday at the Skyline Cinema in Dillon.

Eric O’Neill (Ryan Phillippe) is promoted to a job inside FBI headquarters working for respected agent Robert Hanssen (Chris Cooper). Then O’Neill learns his true mission: finding proof that Hanssen has been selling American secrets to the Soviet Union for years. Running time: 1 hr. 50 min. PG-13 for violence, sexual content, and language.

‘Reno 911!: Miami’

Showtimes: 9:30 p.m. Friday through Thursday at Skyline Cinema in Dillon.

The officers of the Reno police department visit a national police convention in Miami Beach. When the convention center is bio-attacked, it’s up to Reno’s “finest” to save the day. Starring Robert Ben Garant, Thomas Lennon, Niecy Nash, Mary Birdsong and Cedric Yarbrough. R for sexual content, nudity, crude humor, language and drug use.

‘The Number 23’

Showtimes: 9:45 p.m. Friday; and 1:30 and 9:45 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; and 9:45 p.m. Monday through Thursday at Skyline Cinema in Dillon.

One of the many mysteries about the number 23 is why Jim Carrey and director Joel Schumacher thought audiences would share their fascination over the mysteries about the number 23. Their thriller is a one-note — or one-number — affair, straining to build an engaging story around a man’s conviction in the mystically diabolical power of that digit. R for violence, disturbing images, sexuality and language. 96 minutes.

‘Ghost Rider’

Showtimes: 4:30 and 7 p.m. Friday through Thursday at Skyline Cinema in Dillon.

A motorcycle stuntman, Johnny Blaze, makes a pact with a dark force, selling his soul to save his girlfriend. When the bargain goes sour and the girl isn’t saved, Blaze is transformed, gaining raging superpowers. Based on the Marvel comic series. Starring Nicolas Cage, Wes Bentley, Eva Mendes, Matthew Long and Peter Fonda. PG-13 for horror violence and disturbing images.

‘Bridge to Terabithia’

Showtimes: 4:15 and 7:15 p.m. Friday; 1:15, 4:15 and 7:15 p.m. aturday, Sunday and Monday; and 4:15 and 7:15 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday at Skyline Cinema in Dillon.

An 11-year-old boy has his life changed forever when he befriends the class outsider, a girl. Together they create the world of Terabithia, an imaginary kingdom filled with giants, trolls and other magical beings. Starring AnnaSophia Robb, Josh Hutcherson, Zooey Deschanel, Lauren Clinton and Bailee Madison. PG for thematic elements including bullying, some peril and mild language.